Great season Glass. Blacksburg still undefeated.River ridge very good district. Watch out for Pulaski and Salem next year.
Blacksburg 35 Glass 14
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Listened on radio. Seemed like Glass had chances but passing game didn't give them much help tonight. Couple goal line stops by Bburg were huge. Bburg contained Kendrick and the ground game well enough to win. Bent but never broke. The Bburg offense had one consistent drive early then got a slew of big plays in the 2nd half. Very impressive 2nd half performance by the Bruins.
Congrats to Glass on great season. Congrats to Bburg on region title. Respect and good luck vs Woodgrove.
Glass fumbled on the half-yard line on a 4th and goal down 7. not sure if Blacksburg turned that into a 99 yard scoring drive or if that came later (had to get out of the car and then I later saw 21-7 as a score) but that alone probably hurt them.
Blacksburg is undefeated because they executed all year when they needed to.
Two close victories over Pulaski
24-21 over Salem
45-35 over Lord Botetourt.
Two close victories over Pulaski
24-21 over Salem
45-35 over Lord Botetourt.
Congratulations to Blacksburg. They were the better team tonight. They did their homework and exploited some weaknesses that Glass had all year. They also made some pretty spectacular plays. Glass played very well up front. Blacksburg’s defense is elite.
I don’t care what anyone says, Blacksburg was the 2nd best team in the state last year, and there’s a lot of football to be played, but it would not surprise me if they were at the top this year. They are loaded at the skill positions.
I don’t care what anyone says, Blacksburg was the 2nd best team in the state last year, and there’s a lot of football to be played, but it would not surprise me if they were at the top this year. They are loaded at the skill positions.
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Agree. Their playoff game against Salem was the real state championship game.
I wanted Glass to win but hats off to Blacksburg. They have a great team. I have not seen a high school team with that much athleticism and speed outside of the 804 or 757 in a long time. It was the only game of the 13 that Glass played this year where Glass was not the most athletic team. You might hear some Glass fans complain of the officiating (rightfully so to an extent) but, the officiating did not cost Glass the game. Blacksburg was the better team that night. I would really be surprised if they did not win the championship this year. Congratulations to Blacksburg on the win and congratulations to Glass on a great season.
The crazy things is that last year's team was even faster. They also have some big-time speed coming up from the JV next year.
Not sure what has changed in the last few years but they have went from a team that didn't usually have much speed at all to having a lot of elite track guys. Is somebody working with these kids early on speed or is it just a random few years of having great athletes? I ask this because all of these guys have very good sprint mechanics and they already have this by the time they are freshmen.
Two years ago everyone thought that Phoebus would out athlete and out speed Blacksburg. Wrong on both accounts. Their speed on defense is exceptional, but they are also good and tough on the defensive line .
I was at the Glass game last year as well but this year's Blacksburg team is faster than last year's team IMO. Sure Cole Beck had world class speed but as a whole, this year's team is faster. A lot of the same guys from last year with Coffey, Terry, Babcock, Epperly, Mitchell, etc. but those guys are faster than they were last year.
Blacksburg is definitely faster this year. Especially with the addition of Gholston and Mohammed.
I believe so. Unless they were hiding on varsity last year. They’re just more involved this year.
Yes, those two played Jv last year but the returning varsity guys from last year seemed faster this year too.
They are definitely faster on the defensive line. That being said, outside of Mitchell gaining a little bit of speed there hasn't been that much improvement that I can speed from a speed standpoint. Babcock, Epperly, Coffey and Terry look about the same speed as last year. I would imagine Terry and Coffey's track numbers will very similar to what they were last year.
Terry and Coffey were a little banged up late last year so they might not have looked as fast when you saw them in the playoffs last year.
Last year they had Noah Ramsey who was faster than both of them.
This is not a smartass question. But does anyone on here think there is a positive affect from Blacksburg High being in the town of the home of Va Tech ( who just beat a little better than usual UVA team
) . Just had to add that. But what do you guys think down in the south West part of the state? Does it attract talent , because of Va Tech?
) . Just had to add that. But what do you guys think down in the south West part of the state? Does it attract talent , because of Va Tech?Once in a while we get a coaches son, other than that no.
I think that is a legitimate question. Before I answer let me state this disclaimer, I am not a citizen of Blacksburg, not connected to the town of Blacksburg or the high school. My opinion is just that, an opinion. I would say yes VT being there has a positive impact on the talent at the high school to an extent. Not that people move there because they are trying to get their child exposure to VT but because VT attracts a diverse group of people for employment. I'm sure VT is the largest employer in the NRV thus attracting people to the area. A lot of the jobs at VT pay well, especially coaches, AD's, and Athletic Trainers, which in turn allows the parents of some of the student/athletes the ability to afford proper nutrition and additional training that most student athletes at other schools do not have access to.This is not a smartass question. But does anyone on here think there is a positive affect from Blacksburg High being in the town of the home of Va Tech ( who just beat a little better than usual UVA team
I was at the game last Friday and noticed that most of the Blacksburg players had hand warmers and those large sideline jackets that you see college and pro teams wearing. Not a big deal to some but that is a huge deal when your starting QB and others are able to keep warm and comfortable when not in the game. I could be wrong but that in itself is a positive affect of VT being there if someone employed by the university donated money to the athletic program which then afforded the school to be able to purchase those accessories. So I think VT being there has a larger financial impact on the talent at the high school then it does of providing athletes. That's my take on it.
we are one high school , in a 4 school county, we get nothing the other 3 don't, in fact we get very little funding and have to compete with the maroon and orange monster for money and fans . As for the handwarmers and jackets we had those in 77, Many seasons we went 2-8 ,1-9. 3-7, where was the influx of talent then?
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Well I wasn't alive in 77 LOL but I do know that VT wasn't relevant on the national scene then so there probably wasn't many people attracted to the area then thus, the lack of talent influx. As far as funding goes, I don't doubt that you guys get "little" funding from the county itself. That's pretty normal for any school division with more than one high school in its system. However, funding from the school division and funding from boosters are two different things.
boosters make their money off concessions, we have played 1 regular season game and will be the 3rd playoff game at C-burg. Varsity parents work the JV games and JV parents the varsity, thats the boosters club in Blacksburg. VT hurts attendance at home games , it hurts not being the only game in town . I get a big kick of the myth Blacksburg must have a lot of money because of VT.
Get a kick if you must but the median household income for Montgomery County was $49,712 as of the most recent census in 2016. That's the third highest of all the school districts represented in the region. Only Bedford County and Salem City have higher median incomes. Also, Montgomery County has the highest population (by almost 20,000) of any of the other school districts in the region as well. So again, get a kick if you must but something is drawing people to the area.
So you're saying that not one of those kids that are on the team who has a parent(s) that works at VT, has a parent donate any money to the football program?
of course most of the kids there parents work at VT, and have donated, as well as some local businesses. Do you think the kids parents in Christiansburg dont work at VT? What I'm saying is I have worked Yard sales, chili dinners, chicken dinners, golf tournaments , bought countless gold cards in the past and I know where our stuff is paid for…… it is earned
I never said it wasn't earned. The original question by @Smallfry2015 was "does anyone on here think there is a positive affect from Blacksburg High being in the town of the home of Va Tech..." and I followed with my original statement. In fact the yard sales, chili dinners, chicken dinners, golf tournaments and gold cards support my original statement that Blacksburg High benefits from VT being there because VT provides decent income for the residents to be able to financially support those fundraisers. Which in turn, has a "positive impact" on Blacksburg High.
I realize Lynchburg is not one of the more affluent areas statewide. Just like everywhere else there's places that have money and there's places that don't. Boonsboro isn't exactly hurting for money. (I realize they are more likely to donate to the band, than the football team) LU benefits the whole city and region.
You are correct, I don't think UVa does have any real impact on CHS but they do on Monticello High. Don't take offense. It's not a negative thing. I am not saying that is the only reason for Bburg having success in athletics but to say that VT being there does not have a positive affect on Bburg simply isnn't true. It does not take away from the fact that Blacksburg has a great tradition of athletics both historically and presently. It's a simple economic principle.
I agree 100%. Boonsboro is a very small section of Lynchburg and even still they are very supportive (financially) to the EC Glass football team. Which in turn, has a "positive affect" on the football team. To say that Glass doesn't benefit from the financial resources of the people of Boonsboro would be both untrue and ignorant. Again, it is not a bad thing nor does it discredit a program because they benefit from better resources. Also, I never said other schools don't benefit from Universities being in their city/town but the questions posed but @Smallfry2015 was about VT and Blacksburg.
Boonsboro Talent is split between Jefferson Forest and Glass
If you understand the dynamics of Lynchburg and surrounding area, forest is very affluent and Glass has an affluent side both draw from this affluent area.
If you understand the dynamics of Lynchburg and surrounding area, forest is very affluent and Glass has an affluent side both draw from this affluent area.
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Glad I'm not the only one that thinks so. LOLSalem is what it is because of Roanoke College.
This is not a smartass question. But does anyone on here think there is a positive affect from Blacksburg High being in the town of the home of Va Tech ( who just beat a little better than usual UVA team
The answer is yes! I've been in Cville 4 years now, lived in Bburg for 1 and Radford for 4.
The wealth, knowledge and influence of large universities certainly rubs off on most college towns in multiple ways. The correlation between wealth and access to youth organizations, top notch athletic facilities and camps. Lot of professors, former athletes, athletic staff who live in area and have children. Good people that support good lifestyles, education, athletics can certainly influence certain aspects of the community. You are a product of your environment.
The athletes at Bburg and Cville High Schools have access to D1 athletes, whether at local gyms or workout facilities, camps, community service, partnerships as well as going to games. They watch on tv, read in the paper and often see them around town. Having access to that is huge, allows kids to believe they can do that, it's right in front of them all the time. Gives them aspirations
In terms of BBurg athletics financial. I understand your pain! Battling with UVa sports, concerts and events at JPJ can take a toll on gates around here. We are always the secondary athletic show in town.
UVa as an entity does nothing financially for our program. We indirectly benefit financially. A number of their alumni have donated and continue to donate to us.
The coaches there have a relationship with us too. I consider this a benefit. We have good access to them.
From an influx of talent perspective, the Albemarle County and Private schools usually benefit more than CHS. Most of UVa's coaches live in Crozet. Bronco's kids go to Western Albemarle and one of the other assistants has a son at Fork Union. Tony Bennett's daughter goes to Covenant.
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You hit the nail on the head. It's systemic how VT positively effects Bburg HS. It may not be direct as in VT donating money or giving discounts to the High School for things. It's mainly based on economics as you mention above.
The answer on the turf vs Grass question lies here . Teams where the money is at have turf . Teams in Rural areas have grass. The benefits of a high tax base and in the areas of big university’s , where there is more financial influence have the weight rooms , have the turf fields . And have the stadiums with extras. And therefore what so am gathering , they don’t recruit , but attract the higher and more influential talent to the schools .